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Communications Director

Abu Dhabi Permanent View Job Description
Lead the communications transformation agenda for a growing Abu Dhabi-based organisation. This is a strategic leadership opportunity for an experienced communications professional to shape internal and external communications, strengthen stakeholder engagement and position communications as a key driver of business growth and organisational transformation.
  • Opportunity to transform and modernise an established communications function
  • Abu Dhabi-based leadership role with significant executive stakeholder exposure

About Our Client

Our client is a well-established Abu Dhabi-based organisation undergoing an exciting period of growth and transformation.As part of its ongoing evolution, the organisation is seeking an experienced communications leader to shape and deliver a strategic communications agenda that supports employee engagement, stakeholder relationships and organisational objectives.

Job Description

The Head of Communications will be responsible for leading the organisation's communications strategy and developing a modern, scalable communications function aligned to business objectives.Key responsibilities include:

  • Develop and execute integrated internal and external communications strategies.
  • Partner with executive leadership to support organisational growth and transformation initiatives.
  • Lead employee engagement, change communications and leadership communications programmes.
  • Oversee corporate communications, brand management and reputation management activities.
  • Establish communications governance, frameworks and best practices across the organisation.
  • Develop compelling content, narratives and messaging that support strategic priorities.
  • Manage agency relationships and communications partners.
  • Lead and develop a high-performing communications team.
  • Monitor communications effectiveness and identify opportunities to enhance stakeholder engagement.
  • Act as a trusted communications advisor to senior leadership.



The Successful Applicant

The successful candidate will be an experienced communications leader with a proven track record of building, transforming or enhancing communications functions within complex organisations.You will demonstrate:

  • 12+ years of communications experience with leadership responsibility.
  • Experience leading both internal and external communications functions.
  • Proven success supporting organisational growth, business transformation or change programmes.
  • Strong executive stakeholder management and influencing capability.
  • Experience developing communications governance, frameworks and operating models.
  • Team leadership experience with responsibility for developing communications capability.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.



What's on Offer

  • Opportunity to lead a strategically important communications function during a period of significant growth.
  • High-profile role with direct exposure to executive leadership.
  • Significant scope to influence organisational transformation and stakeholder engagement.
  • Long-term career development within a leading Abu Dhabi-based organisation.



Contact
Ian Pollington
Quote job ref
JN-092026-7098484

Job summary

Sector
Marketing
Subsector
Business Services
Industry
Business Services
Where
Abu Dhabi
Contract type
Permanent
Consultant name
Ian Pollington
Job reference
JN-092026-7098484